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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.84, 2,865.84 and 1,145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.84, 2,865.84 and 1,145.28 is: 1,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.84 : 2,865.84 = 1,145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.84/2,865.84 = 1,145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.84x = 2,865.84 × 1,145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.84x = 3,282,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,189.24/2,076.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.38

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